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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,340

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,661

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Model Year201720172014
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,950 $60,300 $25,995
Base Invoice $44,594 $56,079 $24,869
Premium 3 Package 10,500 7,100  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350    
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Touring Technology Package     2,600
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Premium 3 Package 9,765 6,603  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Touring Technology Package     2,236
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 14,840 7,820 3,550
Options (change) 13,802 7,273 2,996
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $63,715 $69,045 $30,340
Total Invoice $59,321 $64,277 $28,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,894
Model Year201720172014
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$63,715$69,045$30,340
Adjustments for Features-11,565-11,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$57,980$30,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,830$0
Total Invoice$59,321$64,277$28,660
Adjustments for Features-10,767-10,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,554$53,976$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,422$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172014
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$16,465$15,965$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,565$11,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,767-10,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
ModelSLCMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length162.8 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested220040%
Total Not Requested324060%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested256554%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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